Private Lessons
Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
July Classes
Building in Lace 2024
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6-8pm
July 10 & 31, Aug. 21, Sept 11 Oct 2 & 23, Nov 13 (last class) INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $125 Do you want to expand on your knitting skills? Are you ready to venture into lace work? Working over an extended time frame you will learn several new skills and sharpen others at a relaxed pace. Learn new techniques and create a lace shawl without seams. Beads are optional but lovely. It is a dazzler. MATERIALS: Booklet: Building with Lace Booklet available at the shop. Yarn: Refer to the booklet for all specifics for this Lace shawl. Dk yarn is suggested. Needles: SizeUS 6/24” circular needle 4.00mm crochet hook(F) for the provisional cast on. Other tools: 628 No. 6 seed beads, optional Waste yarn for lifelines and cast on, removable markers, cable needle for some parts other misc. accessories HOMEWORK: We are going to start together but you should be sure to purchase the booklet Building in Lace by Michelle Hunter. It is available in our shop. All the specifics are there as to yarn amounts. All materials should be gathered prior to class.You should create a swatch as suggested to begin this class. Bring it to the first class. SKILL LEVEL: Not suitable for beginners. Is suitable for knitters who have learned basic stitches and are ready to challenge themselves to work on this lace project. |
Building Blocks 2024
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6-8pm
July 3 & 24, Aug. 14, Sept. 4 & 25, Oct. 16 Nov.6 (last class) INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $125 Hello Beginning Knitters. Building Blocks will be starting again in March. This is a skill builder class where you will learn a variety of new skills and stitches. You can knit a crib size blanket or larger while learning a new skill with each block. Sign up early as spaces fill quickly. A great gift. MATERIALS: Pattern: Purchase the booklet Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter, it is available at the shop. The book is worth the cost with valuable videos, tips and tricks. Yarn: You can use any weight yarn you prefer. The shop sample was made in worsted weight yarn. You will need 1 Skein (@200 yds) for each square in worsted weight yarn, more if you use heavier yarn. Needles: Size: US 7/16” or 8/16” or 24" circular and DPNs US 7 or 8. If you choose a different weight yarn, use the needle size indicated on the ball band. Misc. Tools: scissors, stitch markers, paper, pencil. HOMEWORK: Please get your pattern and materials before coming to class. We will start together. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Knitters. |
Amigurumi Clinic
WHEN: Saturday, July 13 & 20, 9:30 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 Have you noticed the new Amigurumi kits in our shop? In this class you will make a mid size Amigurumi animal of your choice. Pick any of our Amigurumi kits and in two sessions you can make it for yourself or for someone special. Each kit contains everything you need to complete your project (hook, filling, etc.). They are not the smallest ones but a good size to start with. MATERIALS: Get an Amigurumi kit from the shop. HOMEWORK: Select any Amigurumi kit from the shop; gather scissors. No other things are necessary, as they are in the kits. SKILL LEVEL: Students must know how to crochet (sc stitch). This is NOT a LEARN TO CROCHET class. |
Foggy Dew Shawl
WHEN: Saturday, July 27 9 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy FEE: $40 Foggy Dew is an asymmetrical triangular shawl that features a beautiful, textured panel of fern lace and rope cables flanked by cute clover eyelets. It can be knit in dk or worsted weight yarn. This class highlights a variety of techniques; cables (with or without a cable needle), basic lace, reading a chart or lace pattern. MATERIALS: Pattern: The Foggy Dew pattern can be purchased on Ravelry or thru the shop. Yarn: 510 yds DK OR 570 yds. Worsted weight yarn. The class sample was made with 2.5 skeins Malabrigo Rios worsted weight yarn and US 8 circular needle. Needles: 24”or longer circular needle Size 6 (if using DK) OR Size 8 (if using worsted wt). Other Supplies: stitch markers, cable needle HOMEWORK: Print out the pattern and have your yarn wound before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Students must be comfortable knitting and purling. |
August Classes
Montana Mountain Cowl
WHEN: Saturdays, August 10 & 24, 9:30 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 Be the first to sign up for this class! This is a perfect class for those wanting to expand their skills into 2 color knitting in the round using a variety of pretty, contrasting colors. It can be made with 2 fingering cotton yarns, 2 wool yarns or a combination of both. This lightweight cowl can be made as a gift or for yourself and you can wear it all year round. MATERIALS: Pattern: Montana Mountain Cowl by Andrea Mowry, pattern can be purchased on Ravelry or thru the shop. Yarn: 1 skein each (@400 yd) of 2 contrasting colors, fingering weight yarns (sample made in Herriot Fine and Huasco cotton) Needles: 2 US#5 circular needles (yes, you need 2 circular needles to finish the cowl). Accessories: yarn needle, scissors stitch markers HOMEWORK: Please have all your material ready before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Students must be comfortable knitting and purling. |
Monthly Classes and Workshops
Sweater Workshop
Every 1st Thursday of the month, 5 - 7 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $15 Lisa will be here to lend advice, and support for the many aspects related to sweater construction and completion. Typical sweater details involve: sizing (ease), matching pattern dimensions to your gauge or the other way!, colorwork, short rows, shaping at underarm/shoulder, seaming, fixing mistakes without ripping out entire (very long) rows, charts, brioche and more! NOTE: If your problem is major OR Thursdays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. Space is limited to 8 participants, so please call/email to reserve your seat. |
Help for Knitting or Crochet Projects
Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 1-3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $15 Who is It For: those seeking advice or assistance with knit or crochet. Please email or call (518 861-0038) so that Kathy knows to expect you. Also, it is best to arrive no later than 2:30 pm in order to have enough time. What Kind of Help: basic knit & crochet issues such as reading and understanding patterns, ripping out or picking up stitches, starting a new project, reading patterns, choosing yarn, casting on, binding off concerns. NOTE: If your problem is major OR Sundays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. This is NOT a session to teach beginning knitting or crochet. (Please check classes page for those classes or private lessons.) |